8 Months and Carbs

Feb 04, 2009

 8 months out still can't find a down side to this journey. Life is great family friends and neighborsare all amazed and supportive of the results.

There is one thing that keeps kicking my ass and holding me back CARBS !! The more i eat the harder it is to keep the scale moving downward. When I cut back the pounds drop fairly quickly but its like crack. One I tried them I can't kick them.
Stay away from the Carbs once you start back its like starting all over with breaking their grip on you.

F YOU CARBS !!!  
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Reflections after 6 months and 133LBS

Dec 05, 2008

WOW already 6 months post-op where has the time and weight gone.
Its been an amazing journey so far. theres so many things I am doing now that I would have never done pre-op it great but sad knowing there many people out there who haven't been exposed to joys of post-op life. You see walking by or wheeling and want to run up and tell them about your jouorney, but common sense sets in quickly and you don't want to embarass them so you don't.

Things that have improved in six months.......
I am far more involved in my kids life,no more sitting at home and thinking about it. I go to every game/event am active in the football program,doing one of the team photogs and designated drivers for the kids.Two of kids teachers called me Mr Fundraiser, I have done alot of work there for several programs at schools.

I am off the cpap completely and I am sleeping far better in my own bed. Accordingh to the wife I am not snoring much and some nights not at all, so shes sleeping better too.

Sex is FAR better and more frequent, wife says its almost like she cheating me with the NEW ME.Shes loving this as well

I am walking 2-3 miles a day. I also ride the bike 4-5 miles 2-4 times a week. Play raquetball 1-2 times a week with my son.

I am able to buy clothes in normal stores for FAR FAR less money than Casual (Whale) male. I love shopping for clothes and finding shirts for cheap now.

No more fears of planes,restaurants or cars.No more seatblet extenders. I fit in all boothes and any car now.This was a biggie pre-op since I fly for work and take clients to lunch on a regular basis.

People in general are nicer and will now make eye contact and give you a HI and smile when walking by. I have been hit on a few times too, weird.

The list is endless and grows on a daily basis, you get the idea. Life is just so much better after WLS

The biggest things how supportive everyone has been all the family friends and clients are amazed at the changes even after they haven't seen me for just few weeks.The ones that haven't seen since WLS don't even recognize me anymore, it fun to play them most of all.

One month Post-Op July 4th

Jul 04, 2008

Went to see the Dr on Monday,everything looks great down to 406. life couldn't be better. the weight adn inches are coming off, no acid reflux so far I can tolerate anything and everything thats good for me. Getting the water and protein is work but not impossible with the right food decisions. Not alot head hunger adn dealing far better with my food demons than I thought I would be able to. So far WLS has  been a great choice.
I am actually looking forward to going to the gym. That doesn't sound strange to alot BUT I have NEVER looked forward to going to the gym EVER.
Off to the July 4th festivities have a great 4th.

The deed is DONE !!

Jun 07, 2008

Finally sleeved on June 4th 2008. Was scared and nervous leading up to the day but knew the results if I did nothing and the benefits far outweighted those. 
The one piece I would anyone getting ready to do is, get as physically fit as possible, follow the doctrs pre-op instuctions to a T and WALK WALK WALK. Its made all the difference in the world for me. Once I got that first walk in the cobwebs from the anesthia went away and I instantly felt better. Also you need to be mentally tough, don't let the discomfort win and keep you in bed, get up and move.

3 days out and I have had no pain meds post ops and no gas issues, I walk(ed) everyday and feel almost like I did pre-op at this point. Should be back to work within 10 days of surgery, as long as the Dr agrees.
 The drinking thing really blows my mind, pre-op I would and could drink a 20 Oz bottle of water, soda or anything in 2-5 minutes, it now takes me 4-6 HOURS and thats really working on it. there will be plenty of adjustments in the future I am sure.

Can't let this go without giving a final and much needs Thank You to all my friends and family who have completely supported me throughout the process. Love you guys !! 

Clearly cannot say enough about my lil magic man, Dr Crookes, he and his entire staff have been AMAZING !! the entire time

Stats as of surgey........

Highest weight   509 ( april 2006)
Consult weight   461 ( Feb 2008 )
Two days before Surgery    444  Liquid diet really works
Day of Surgey     433 (June  4 2008)
one month out    406 (July   3 2008)
two months out  381 (Aug 3 2008)
Three Months    356  (Sept 2nd 2008)
4 moths(almost)  344( Oct 1 2008) THE STALL HAS BROKEN!!!
5 Months+ a few days 333 (Nov 8) slowing but still going the right direction.
6 months 328 ( 12/4/2008) looks slow but I found out the scale at the gym is off by 9Lbs so the numbers were coming from 2 seperate scales. I finally bought a scale yetserday.
7months  (01/04/08) 324 not a huge number but surivived the holidays with a loss, thats a win IMO.
8Months (02/04/09 316  8 more to the down side. Slowly but surely.
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